# Browned Butter Scallops & Lobster

Rich, buttery, and restaurant-worthy but surprisingly easy to make at home.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb sea scallops (patted very dry)
- 1 cup cooked lobster meat, chopped
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- to taste Salt & black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped

## Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1 tbsp butter.
3. Season scallops with salt and pepper.
4. Sear 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden.
5. Remove and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
7. Add remaining butter and let it melt until lightly browned and nutty.
8. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
9. Stir in cream, Dijon mustard, Parmesan, and lemon juice.
10. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
11. Return scallops to the pan and add lobster meat.
12. Spoon sauce over seafood and simmer 2–3 minutes.
13. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
14. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

## Equipment

- large skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18871E7VqC/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d7b74246-cc96-475e-b246-f4a025305e5c
- Extracted: 2026-02-14

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